Report: OSU loses starting T Devin Davis for season

Oklahoma State is listed as a slight favorite for the upcoming Big 12 season. But the Cowboys’ title hopes might have been a devastating blow only a few days before their Saturday season opener against Mississippi State in Houston’s Reliant Stadium.

The Oklahoman reports that starting left tackle Devin Davis, the pass blocker responsible for protecting the blind side of the quarterback Mike Gundy finally decides to start, will be out for the season with a torn ACL sustained sometime earlier in practice.

The Tulsa World reports that OSU offensive line coach Joe Wickline is working a game plan with their “best five available” to start the season.

The Cowboys have not confirmed Davis’ injury or his availability for the Cowboys Saturday in Houston.

Losing the 6-foot-5, 298-pound junior from Nacogdoches would be a big loss for OSU, both literally and figuratively. He made two starts last season as a redshirt freshman and played in eight games.

The Cowboys’ offensive line returns three starters from last season and was considered one of the team’s strengths. But the unit won’t be as strong and the pass protection for either Clint Chelf or J.W Walsh will take a hit if Davis is out for the season.

If Davis can’t play, he likely would be replaced by senior Parker Graham, who started in 11 games last season at left tackle, but has worked at guard since the spring. Redshirt freshman Michael Wilson and junior Chris Grisbhy could also be possibilities.